Parts of a Computer

Folder: Mass Storage Hardware

Mass Storage Media

Pen Drive

Definition
Another term for a USB flash drive.
Why Are Floppy Disks Called "Disks" If They Are Rectangular?

Explanation
A floppy "disk" doesn't actually look like a disk, it's a rectangular object made out of plastic, so why is it called a floppy "disk"?
Mass Storage Media

Definition
Physical object where digital data is permanently stored.
Solid State Drive

Definition
Common mass storage device installed inside the computer's tower that reads and writes data to flash memory.
Hard Disk Drive

Definition
Common mass storage device installed inside the computer's tower that reads and writes data to a hard disk contained within.
CD Drive

Definition
Device where a CD is inserted in a computer.
Floppy Disk Drive

Definition
A device in which a floppy disk is inserted.
Why are Floppy Disks Called "Floppy" If They Are Rigid?

Explanation
The typical floppy disk is a small rigid plastic case, and if it's rigid, and not floppy, then why is it called a "floppy"?
USB Flash Drive

Definition
A small portable device where files are saved that is plugged into a USB port of a computer.
SSD

Definition
Abbreviation of solid state drive.
HDD

Definition
What is a HDD? The term HDD stands for Hard Disk Drive. It's a computer part where files are saved.A similar computer part is the SSD (Solid State Drive). See also: